AP EDCET 2026 Registration to Begin on February 11; Check Exam Date Here

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the schedule for the Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EDCET) 2026. This state-level entrance exam is the gateway for students seeking admission into B.Ed. (Regular) and B.Ed. Special Education courses across the state for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligible candidates are advised to prepare their documents and complete the application process through the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

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The entrance test is conducted for admission into:

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Regular 2-year course.
• B.Ed. Special Education (H.I., V.I., and I.D.).

Candidates must pay the registration fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. The fee structure is categorized by candidate status: General / OC applicants are required to pay ₹650, while those belonging to Backward Classes (BC) must pay ₹500, and candidates from SC / ST categories are charged ₹450.

AP EDCET 2026 Important Dates

For more information, students can visit the official website, apsche.ap.gov.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Direct Link: AP EDCET 2026 Registration Link ( Soon)

AP EDCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for AP EDCET 2026, candidates must meet the following:

• Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen.
• Domicile: Must satisfy local/non-local status requirements of Andhra Pradesh.
• Age: Must have completed 19 years of age as of July 1, 2026. (No upper age limit).
• Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed or appeared for the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BCA/BBM/B.Tech).
  • Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate for General, 45% for BC, and 40% for SC/ST/PH categories.
  • For B.E./B. Tech graduates, a minimum of 55% marks is required.

AP EDCET 2026 Selection Process

1. Entrance Exam: Candidates must appear for the AP EDCET 2026, which is an objective-type (CBT) exam with 150 questions.
2. Qualifying Marks: General candidates must score at least 25% (37 out of 150). There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.
3. Counselling: Based on the rank obtained, candidates will be called for web-based counselling for seat allotment in various government and private colleges.

AP EDCET 2026 Required Documents List

• Hall Ticket Number of the qualifying degree.
• SSC (10th) Certificate for Date of Birth proof.
• Study Certificates from Class 6 to Degree.
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/BC).
• Income Certificate (issued by MRO/Competent Authority).
• Aadhaar Card details.
• Scanned Passport Size Photo (less than 50kb).
• Scanned Signature (less than 30kb).

AP EDCET 2026-How to Apply?

1. Fee Payment: Visit the official website and click on 'Step 1: Fee Payment'.
2. Check Status: Verify the payment success using 'Step 2: Know Your Payment Status'.
3. Fill Application: Use the Payment ID to access 'Step 3: Fill Application' and enter all personal and academic details.
4. Upload Documents: Upload the scanned photo and signature as per specifications.
5. Submit & Print: Review all details, click Submit, and download the printout for future reference.

Also Check

AP EDCET Question Paper 2025 (Available): Download Question Paper with Solution PDF

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